Dear Amy: I married my husband two years ago. He has two children from a previous marriage, both in their mid-20s. I have a teen still at home. We have a really nice time with his children. We regularly talk/check in with them, and I believe we have a good relationship. However, recently my mother died — after a sudden and torturous battle with cancer. My stepchildren have not expressed their condolences in any way, and both skipped the funeral. I then saw them two days later and they did not address it at all. My feelings are very hurt, but I’m not sure they should be. My mother used to say that young adulthood was her least favorite phase of life — people in their 20s are particularly self-involved. So this may just be the behavior of that age group. I haven’t shared my feelings with my husband because I don’t want him to feel bad. Related Articles Ask Amy | Ask Amy: A landmark birthday isn’t cruising along Ask Amy | Ask Amy: Siblings confront challenging genealogy Ask Amy | Ask Amy: A mom ponders her quiet daughter Ask Amy | Ask Amy: How do I avoid my creepy uncle? Ask Amy | Ask Amy: Wife gains a husband, husband gains weight I suppose my real worry is that while we all get along, they do not want to be close. I do want to be close.